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Former Area Woman Among Contestants On ‘The Bachelor’

Lesley Murphy, formerly of Fort Smith, will be featured as a bachelorette on the 17th season of the TV show, “The Bachelor,” which premieres at 7 p.m. Monday on ABC.

Murphy is a 25-year-old contestant who works as a political consultant. She is a 2006 Southside High School graduate and the daughter of Dr. Vent and Martha Murphy of Fort Smith.

According to the realitysteve.com website, Murphy will be among 19 women who remain on the show following the first episode. Each season centers around women who compete for the attention and affection of one bachelor. The 17th season features Sean Lowe of Dallas.